Business Analyst

Cantor Fitzgerald; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in New York is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to enhance their Equity Swaps trading platform. The role requires a strong understanding of equity swaps products and expertise in delivering trading technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in capital markets, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams. Compensation ranges from $200,000 to $250,000, with a hybrid working model of three days in office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst in capital markets, with direct equity swaps experience.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, risk, and P&L.
• Background in delivering trading technology solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with trading, sales, risk, operations, and technology teams to define and deliver platform requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear specifications, user stories, and workflows.
• Drive design and testing for trade capture, lifecycle management, pricing, risk, and settlement processes.
• Support user acceptance testing, regulatory compliance, and production rollout.

Job description

Overview

Business Analyst – Equity Swaps Platform

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to help build out our Equity Swaps trading platform. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of equity swaps products and proven experience implementing or enhancing swaps platforms at a bank, broker, or trading firm.

Responsibilities

• Partner with trading, sales, risk, operations, and technology teams to define and deliver platform requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear specifications, user stories, and workflows.
• Drive design and testing for trade capture, lifecycle management, pricing, risk, and settlement processes.
• Support user acceptance testing, regulatory compliance, and production rollout.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst in capital markets, with direct equity swaps experience.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, risk, and P&L.
• Background in delivering trading technology solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Hybrid Working

We are currently operating a hybrid model for our shared services employees (including this role). We anticipate continuing these arrangements for the foreseeable future with periodic review. Hybrid for Cantor Fitzgerald & its affiliates across the working week, means three days office based and two days remote.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $250,000. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).